Creeping California Fuchsia Plant Care
Raimannia humifusa Rose
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This low-growing plant is easily identified by its delicate yellow flowers that bloom in clusters at the tips of its stems. Originating from the rocky soils of Argentina and Chile, Raimannia humifusa is highly sought after by plant collectors for its unique appearance and ability to thrive in dry conditions.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Creeping California Fuchsia?
Water Creeping California Fuchsia every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Creeping California Fuchsia Native To?
What Is the Creeping California Fuchsia?
Creeping California Fuchsia (Raimannia humifusa) belongs to the Onagraceae family within the Raimannia genus. Creeping California Fuchsia is native to the beaches of Bermuda and the eastern United States from Louisiana to New Jersey, and it has been introduced to Cuba.
Creeping California Fuchsia displays a spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Creeping California Fuchsia produces bright yellow cup-shaped flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Creeping California Fuchsia?
Raimannia humifusa requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Creeping California Fuchsia Need?
Creeping California Fuchsia thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Creeping California Fuchsia Prefer?
Raimannia humifusa grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Creeping California Fuchsia prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Creeping California Fuchsia?
Moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Creeping California Fuchsia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Creeping California Fuchsia?
Feed Creeping California Fuchsia every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Creeping California Fuchsia?
Repot every 1-2 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Creeping California Fuchsia?
Creeping California Fuchsia can be propagated through seeds, division of rhizomes.
Is the Creeping California Fuchsia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Creeping California Fuchsia, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Creeping California Fuchsia?
Creeping California Fuchsia is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, slugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Creeping California Fuchsia Need?
Creeping California Fuchsia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 7a – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 7a. Creeping California Fuchsia is native to the beaches of Bermuda and the eastern United States from Louisiana to New Jersey, and it has been introduced to Cuba.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7a – 11b
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Creeping California Fuchsia is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Raimannia genus (family Onagraceae) — search all Raimannia species in the plant lookup.
Creeping California Fuchsia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Raimannia humifusa Rose, family Onagraceae (first published in Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. viii. (1905) 331.) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Creeping California Fuchsia, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 7a – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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